Texas Community Development Grants

The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs announces a Notice of Funding Availability of approximately $2,760,401 in HOME funds specifically set aside for single-family housing programs benefiting Persons with Disabilities (PWD). This funding is part of a Reservation System and is available to entities with a current Reservation System Participation (RSP) Agreement. Eligible activities include Homeowner Reconstruction Assistance and Tenant-Based Rental Assistance, aimed at providing housing solutions for low-income households with disabilities.

The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) announces a Notice of Funding Availability for approximately $20,437,314 in HOME funds aimed at single-family housing programs. These funds are provided under the general set-aside and are available through a reservation system to eligible applicants who have a ratified Reservation System Participation (RSP) Agreement. The HOME funds are intended for activities such as Homeowner Reconstruction Assistance and Tenant-Based Rental Assistance, which provide support for low-income households in constructing or reconstructing single-family homes or in acquiring rental subsidies.

The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs announces a Notice of Funding Availability for approximately $1,000,000 in HOME funds dedicated to the Contract for Deed (CFD) set-aside. This funding is part of a reservation system and supports the acquisition, refinance, and new construction of single-family housing occupied by purchasers under an executory contract for conveyance. This program focuses on assisting households in colonias as defined by Texas legislation and those with incomes not exceeding certain thresholds relative to the Area Median Family Income (AMFI).

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission invites applications for funding under the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) Services grant. This grant supports the establishment and operation of ADRCs in seven designated Planning and Service Areas (PSAs) across Texas. These centers aim to provide a comprehensive, streamlined access system for older adults and individuals with disabilities, facilitating easier connection to long-term services and supports. The grant focuses on enhancing several core services, including specialized information, referral and assistance services, respite care referrals, local contact agency services for community living transitions, housing navigator services to increase accessible and affordable housing, and outreach activities for Medicare-related benefits. This initiative is a part of the broader No Wrong Door system, which involves multiple federal agencies to improve the quality and accessibility of long-term care and supports. The project stresses collaboration with local agencies and community organizations to ensure a wide-reaching impact.

The Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program (THCPP) aims to restore and preserve Texas courthouses, enhancing their historical and architectural significance. The Full Restoration Grant facilitates comprehensive projects, including the removal of non-historic alterations, reconstruction of period features, and compliance upgrades for safety, accessibility, and energy efficiency. Eligible courthouses must be at least 50 years old, have served or currently serve as a county courthouse, and have an approved master plan.

The Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program (THCPP) offers Emergency Grants to address urgent courthouse needs. The grants assist counties facing catastrophic events, unforeseen conditions threatening courthouse integrity, or damage due to deferred maintenance. Emergency Grants prioritize critical issues and funding availability, supporting courthouses and their occupants. For previously restored courthouses, remedial action is emphasized, with applicants expected to seek insurance claims or administrative remedies for construction defects. Any recovery through legal settlements can lead to grant recapture.

This program provides financial support to organizations in Texas that offer mortgage education and counseling to help individuals achieve and maintain homeownership.

The Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program (THCPP) offers Planning Grants to counties for producing 95% complete construction plans and specifications for full courthouse restoration projects. The grant aims to restore courthouses to their historic period while also meeting current standards for safety, accessibility, and energy efficiency. Eligible counties can use these documents to apply for future restoration funding, gaining up to 10 additional points for being "shovel ready."Counties with approved plans are encouraged to apply for restoration funding in subsequent cycles, maximizing preservation efforts.

This award mechanism seeks to support the delivery of evidence-based clinical services to screen for cancer and pre-cancer in underserved populations who do not have adequate access to cancer early detection interventions and health care, bringing together networks of public health and community partners to carry out programs tailored for their communities. Projects should identify cancers that cause the most burden in the community, have nationally recommended screening methods, and use evidence-based methods to screen for these cancers. Award: Maximum of $1M for new projects and $2.5M for expansion projects Duration: Maximum 5 years

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Fort Bend County that focus on improving education, health, human needs, and community development for local residents.

Collaborative Grants from the Legacy Foundation encourage partnerships among organizations or support larger individual projects within the lower Rio Grande area to improve health. Grants range from $50,000 to $500,000. These are meant to encourage collaboration among organizations working on larger projects, but a single organization's larger project could qualify as well. Collaborative Grants involving various partners can be strengthened by providing Letters of Support within the application which fully describe the nature of the project and collaboration. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent and possibly undergo a site visit during the review process. Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual Spring opening/closing deadlines: February 15th to May 1st. LOI: March 20th

Collaborative Grants from the Legacy Foundation encourage partnerships among organizations or support larger individual projects within the lower Rio Grande area to improve health. Grants range from $50,000 to $500,000. These are meant to encourage collaboration among organizations working on larger projects, but a single organization's larger project could qualify as well. Collaborative Grants involving various partners can be strengthened by providing Letters of Support within the application which fully describe the nature of the project and collaboration. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent and possibly undergo a site visit during the review process. Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual Fall opening/closing deadlines: August 15th to November 1st. LOI: September 20th

The Legacy Foundation offers Responsive Grants to support specific projects or programs in the lower Rio Grande area aimed at improving health. Grants up to $50,000 are available for single year projects with clearly defined objectives and timeframes. Eligible organizations must meet specific requirements and focus on healthcare improvement within the designated counties. Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual Spring opening/closing deadlines: February 15th to May 1st

The Legacy Foundation offers Responsive Grants to support specific projects or programs in the lower Rio Grande area aimed at improving health. Grants up to $50,000 are available for single year projects with clearly defined objectives and timeframes. Eligible organizations must meet specific requirements and focus on healthcare improvement within the designated counties. Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual Fall opening/closing deadlines: August 15th to November 1st.

Matching Grants are designed to leverage funding by matching other grants or funding already secured by organizations. These are part of the Legacy Foundation's efforts to maximize impact on health improvements in the lower Rio Grande area. Interested organizations must contact the Foundation for specific application instructions. Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual Spring opening/closing deadlines: February 15th to May 1st. LOI: March 20th

Foundation Initiatives are grants awarded to projects that align with the strategic goals of the Legacy Foundation, typically exceeding $500,000. These projects may include large capital grants, emergency funding, or studies to assess healthcare needs in the lower Rio Grande area. Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual Spring opening/closing deadlines: February 15th to May 1st. LOI: March 20th

Matching Grants are designed to leverage funding by matching other grants or funding already secured by organizations. These are part of the Legacy Foundation's efforts to maximize impact on health improvements in the lower Rio Grande area. Interested organizations must contact the Foundation for specific application instructions. Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual Fall opening/closing deadlines: August 15th to November 1st. LOI: September 20th

Foundation Initiatives are grants awarded to projects that align with the strategic goals of the Legacy Foundation, typically exceeding $500,000. These projects may include large capital grants, emergency funding, or studies to assess healthcare needs in the lower Rio Grande area. Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual Fall opening/closing deadlines: August 15th to November 1st. LOI: September 20th

The Highland Lakes Service League is inviting applications for its Community Grants program, aimed at enhancing the Highland Lakes area through various focus areas including the promotion of animal welfare, cultivation of arts and culture, improvement in education, provision of basic human services, and promotion of recreation and public spaces. The grants program is open to 501(c)(3) organizations serving Burnet or Llano counties in Texas. Applications are accepted annually from June 15th to August 31st. The grant amounts are not specified. Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual opening/ closing deadlines: June 15th to August 31st

This RFA implements program activities set forth in the Texas General Appropriations Act (GAA), Article VII-49, Rider 50, 88th Texas Legislature, Regular Session (2023). The GAA includes the following requirements: 1) the number of persons served by a qualifying entity in the program year must be no fewer than seven hundred (700) unique individuals; 2) the number of persons served by a qualifying entity who have obtained Regular Employment at or above one hundred and twenty-five percent (125%) of federal poverty income guidelines must be no less than fifty percent (50%) of the total number of individuals returned to the workforce; and 3) the number of employers who will commit to hiring individuals upon exit of the program must be no fewer than one hundred (100) employers.